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Working Students Wanted!

Train with an Olympic-Level Judge & Trainer at Applewood Farm

Are you a motivated rider looking to immerse yourself in high-level dressage and eventing? Applewood Farm offers part-time working student positions with the rare opportunity to train directly with an Olympic-level judge and trainer, ride steady schoolmasters, and help develop talented young horses. Basic level of horse experience preferred.

What We Offer Working Students

You'll be part of a supportive, professional training environment and have access to:

  • Lessons on quality schoolmasters, including longe-line lessons to deepen your seat and improve your position
  • Supervised instruction while warming up, schooling, and handling young horses and horses in training
  • Opportunities to compete in dressage and/or eventing (showing experience can be tailored to your goals)
  • Varied riding experience on a range of horses at different stages of training
  • Participation in on-farm clinics and shows held at Applewood
  • A friendly, team-oriented barn culture focused on learning, kindness, and professionalism
  • Additional income opportunities through grooming, clipping, and braiding boarders' horses

Typical Responsibilities

Depending on your experience and ability, your work may include:

  • Exercising and schooling horses
  • Longeing and handling young horses
  • Warming up and cooling out horses
  • Tacking up and untacking
  • Trail riding and conditioning
  • Grooming and cleaning tack
  • Feeding, turnout, and routine barn chores
  • Basic office and computer work
  • Assisting with overall barn management
Working students at Applewood Farm

Position Details

Part-Time Working Student

  • Flexible hours and days — single, half-day, and afternoon slots
  • Compensation based on the number of hours worked

Qualifications

The most important qualities are dedication, reliability, and a strong desire to learn. Additional (helpful but not required) skills include:

  • Solid riding ability
  • Experience longeing
  • Confidence handling horses of all ages and temperaments

If you're eager to grow as a horseperson, ride outstanding horses, and learn from top-level instruction, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
applewoodfarm@comcast.net

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